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Opticstar PX-126C
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Auto-Guider and Planetary Imaging camera
the successor to the popular PX-125C
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The PX-126C shown front and back.
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- Sensor: 1/3" Aptina AR0130 Colour CMOS
- Sensor Resolution: 1280(H) x 960(V)
- Sensitivity: 5.5 V/lux-sec @ 550nm
- Frame Rate: 28 FPS @ 1280x960
- USB 2.0 Powered
- Hardware Gain
- No Infra Red filter
- Robust aluminium alloy body
- Suitable for Planetary, Lunar, Solar imaging & Guiding
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- Auto guider port (ST4)
- Bundled Software:
- OpticstarSky
- PHD Guiding
- ASCOM support
- DirectShow support
- TWAIN support
- Computer Requirements:
- Microsoft Windows (32-bit & 64-bit) Vista/7/8/10
- USB 2.0 port (USB 3.0 compatible)
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Outline
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The PX-126C is the ideal colour video and single frame camera that combines high frame rates with high sensitivity and a built-in ST4 auto-guide port.
The PX-126C is very well suited for planetary, Lunar and Solar imaging with an appropriate Solar filter. The camera has been designed to come in focus even with telescopes with short focal travel including the Coronado PST without the need for a barlow that reduces the field of view.
The PX-126C is well suited for capturing critical type targets including the International Space Station due to its very low noise characteristics and high Gain while retaining the necessary high S/N ratios.
The camera is also well suited for industrial inspection and microscopy applications. Noise reduction, Gain and Region of Interest (ROI) are all features implemented in the hardware to deliver exceptional performance with frame rates of up to 28fps at 1280x960 resolution.
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Opticstar PX-126 dimensions.
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PX-126C OpticstarSky - Camera Control Software
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The camera is bundled with the OpticstarSky application software for capturing and storing images and video. The software also includes dark frame support and extensive image processing functionality including image stacking.
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Third Party Software Support
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Optionally, the camera can be used with third party application software that support Microsoft’s DirectShow standard. Support is also included for the TWAIN communication protocol that allows third party application software to import images from digital devices such as the PX-126.
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ASCOM Support
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PHD Guiding software is bundled with the camera that allows the PX-126 to be used as an auto-guider. Auto-guiding is supported through the ASCOM software standard ensuring wide support by third party applications.
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Connectivity
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The camera requires a USB2.0 port to operate and is USB3.0 compatible.
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Aptina AR0130 Colour CMOS Quantum Efficiency.
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Specification
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| Model |
Opticstar PX-126C |
| Sensor |
Aptina AR0130 |
| Optical Format |
1/3" CMOS colour sensor |
| Resolution |
1280(W) x 960(H) |
| Pixel Size |
3.75µm x 3.75µm |
| Data format |
8-bit or 12-bit |
| Sensitivity |
5.5 v/Lux-sec at 550nm (Gain off) |
| Colour Bayer RGB Mosaic |
24-bit (3 x 8-bit) Uncompressed output |
| Frame Rate |
28fps @ 1280x960
30fps @ 640x480
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| Shutter |
Electronic Rolling |
| Window glass |
Clear, no Infra Red cut-off |
| Exposure Time |
Automatic or Manual; 0.4ms to 15s |
| ADC |
12-bit |
| Gain |
in hardware, user selectable from 0% to >100% boost |
| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 compatible) |
| Power Requirement |
USB 2.0 Bus Power |
| Mounting to telescope |
C-mount to 1.25" nosepiece included (threaded for filters) |
| Mounting to lens |
C to T-thread, M42 x 0.75 |
| Mounting to microscope |
C to 23mm, C to 30mm, C to 30.5mm |
| Weight |
70 grams |
| Operation Temperature |
-10°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to 60°C |
| Operating Humidity |
30 to 80%RH |
| Strage Humidity |
10 to 60%RH |
| Bundled software |
OpticstarSky, PHD Guiding, ASCOM, DirectShow, Twain, Drivers for Microsoft Windows (64-bit & 32-bt) Vista/7/8/10 |
| Data Format |
AVI video with or wihthout MPEG compression, BMP, TIFF, JPEG, etc |
| Operating System |
Microsoft Windows (64-bit & 32-bit) Vista/7/8/10 |
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All information correct at the time of writing.
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Opticstar PX-126, PX-125, PX-75 & PX-35 Sample Images
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Please click on the images below to expand to their full size.
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The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, Wales.
Opticstar PX-125C
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The Sun.
Captured by Gary Palmer, Wales.
Opticstar PX-125C
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Jupiter.
Captured by S. Ota, Japan.
Opticstar PX-35C COOLAIR
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Jupiter.
Captured by S. Ota, Japan.
Opticstar PX-35C COOLAIR
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Jupiter (4 image sequence).
Captured by S. Ota, Japan.
Opticstar PX-35C COOLAIR
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Jupiter.
Captured by K., Japan.
Opticstar PX-35C COOLAIR
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The Moon.
Captured by Naoki Yokoo, Japan.
Opticstar PX-75C
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The Moon.
Captured by Naoki Yokoo, Japan.
Opticstar PX-75C
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The Moon.
Captured by Naoki Yokoo, Japan.
Opticstar PX-75C
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The Moon.
Captured by Naoki Yokoo, Japan.
Opticstar PX-75C
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Notice
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We are constantly checking the accuracy of the technical data. We are prepared to provide
more detailed information on request. Technical data is subject to change without notice.
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